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Hungry Caterpillars
5.0
Hungry Caterpillars has been such a happy and important part of my son's childhood! His teacher Bianca works with him on all of the things a 2-year-old should be learning and I know they have a lot of fun together. He is always coming home with some kind of arts & crafts project or toddler-chatting...
- Eve R
Señoritas Preschool
5.0
I can't say enough wonderful things about Señorita's Preschool (shoutouts to Ms. G and Ms. Maya!). My son, who is a little over two), recently participated in an evening session at Señorita's (Date/Self-Care Night for the parents) with three other children. If he could tell you himself, I'm sure...
- Emily K
Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care
5.0
So happy with Rutty's Little Explorers Daycare so far! Ruth is amazing and has the best activities for the kids and takes great care of them. She is very attentive and sends pictures and updates throughout the day. My son never cries when I drop him off, in fact, he jumps out of my arms when he sees...
- Leah H
Cosmos Montessori
5.0
Our son has been with Miho from 1-3 yo. At the start, we were hesitant about being apart from him for the first time, but felt the opportunity for his development and socialization with other kids would be invaluable. After 2 years, the environment that Miho created helped foster Liam's...
- Keith T
Ellie's Family Daycare
5.0
Ellie's Family Daycare has been wonderful for our daughter!
Our daughter started here when she was 18 months old. We had a tough start at first -- it was almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and our daughter had spent no time with anyone outside of our immediate family. She had separation...
- Rob L
Daycares in San Francisco, CA
4.6
(11)
Description:
Hello Families,
We welcome all parents with babies and toddlers who are looking for a top-rated daycare in the San Francisco Bay Area to join Little Duckling Club House. We are a home daycare and offer tours...
5.0
(1)
Description:
Wang Mama's Daycare is a small bilingual(Cantonese and English)home daycare. We are focusing on providing a healthy, safe, positive, and welcoming environment to the children. Children will play and learn...
5.0
(1)
Description:
I am a mother of two amazing children as well as a childcare owner. I have taken care of children since I was 11 years old. I have 26+ years experience, I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have owned a...
5.0
(3)
Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare
4710 Cabrillo St., San Francisco, CA 94121
Starting at $11/day
Description:
Munchkinland cares for up to 12-14 Munchkins at a time.
Our hours are 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. We are a year-round preschool/family daycare.
We are a place for learning, creativity, inspiration,...
5.0
(5)
Description:
admissions@gwigglespreschool.com
415-400-5338
Hello! Gwiggles has a full time (8:30 - 5:30) availability for a child age 2 - 4.5 years old. The space is available now or can be reserved as late as November....
5.0
(2)
Description:
Hi parents, Little Sprouts is a licensed bilingual family daycare in Mission Bay neighborhood. We care for ages 3 months to 4 years old children. Little Sprouts Daycare offers a loving, nurturing, clean, and...
5.0
(3)
Description:
We are a licensed facility that has transformed one of our units into a Little Star Palace for your little ones.
Check us out at LittleStarDaycare.net.
Mrs. Maritza Aiello is our head care provider with...
5.0
(4)
Description:
Preparing for the brightest future, Hungry Caterpillars is pioneering the field of childcare through our dedication and commitment to the specific needs of every child we are entrusted to provide care for. Our...
Recent Review:
5.0
Hungry Caterpillars has been such a happy and important part of my son's childhood! His teacher Bianca works with him on all of the things a 2-year-old should be learning and I know they have a lot of fun...
Reviewed by Eve R
5.0
(1)
Description:
We believe that children grow, learn and thrive on their own discovery style. It is our goal to provide an environment that will help every child to feel confident and capable. In our program, children will be...
5.0
(1)
Description:
Bilingual, micro center preschool program for infants to kindergarten-age children. Our program focuses on kindergarten readiness and we're experts when it comes to creating curriculum and activities to help...
Recent Review:
5.0
I can't say enough wonderful things about Señorita's Preschool (shoutouts to Ms. G and Ms. Maya!). My son, who is a little over two), recently participated in an evening session at Señorita's (Date/Self-Care...
Reviewed by Emily K
5.0
(4)
5.0
(2)
Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care
1351 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
Costimate: $300/day
Description:
Hello Parents :)
I have current openings for full-time starting at any time call me for additional information.
We are accepting applications for ages 5 months to 5 years old.
Nutritional snacks are...
Recent Review:
5.0
So happy with Rutty's Little Explorers Daycare so far! Ruth is amazing and has the best activities for the kids and takes great care of them. She is very attentive and sends pictures and updates throughout the...
Reviewed by Leah H
5.0
(1)
Description:
iBlossom Daycare is a family owned daycare. We provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for children between 3 months and 5 years old.
5.0
(4)
Description:
Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English....
5.0
(1)
Description:
My name is Nguyet Torres. I am an Associate Teacher in Early Childhood Education. We are a small family owned and operated daycare.
A flexible schedule and convenience location.
A clean and safe...
5.0
(1)
Description:
We are a very small Montessori school in San Francisco that serves children between 3 months to 3 years old. We help children to learn how to become independent, inquisitive, confident, self-motivated, and...
Recent Review:
5.0
Our son has been with Miho from 1-3 yo. At the start, we were hesitant about being apart from him for the first time, but felt the opportunity for his development and socialization with other kids would be...
Reviewed by Keith T
5.0
(6)
Description:
Welcome to Sandmann Family Day Care!
Sandmann Family Day Care is a bilingual childcare program, German and English, located in the heart of Noe Valley in San Francisco.
We provide loving and professional...
5.0
(6)
Description:
Ellie's Family Daycare is a new educational and care taking facility in the sunset with a professional director with 25 years experience with children. At this facility, we provide a clean and safe environment,...
Recent Review:
5.0
Ellie's Family Daycare has been wonderful for our daughter!
Our daughter started here when she was 18 months old. We had a tough start at first -- it was almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and our...
Reviewed by Rob L
5.0
(1)
Description:
French Education in the Bay Area (EFBA) is now accepting enrollment for its after-school classes for the 2017-2018 year!
EFBA is a WASC accredited part time school that o ers French classes to French-native...
5.0
(1)
Description:
Mi Casita Azul's Head Teacher, Cynthia Olmedo, is an experienced preschool teacher with over 10 years teaching experience. The Spanish Immersion program is designed to prepare your child for Spanish Immersion...
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FAQs for finding daycares in San Francisco
In 2022 what type of daycare can I find near me in San Francisco, CA?
There are a variety of daycares in San Francisco, CA providing full time and part-time care. Some daycares are facility-based and some are in-home daycares operated out of a person's home. They can also vary in the degree of education and curriculum they offer. Additionally, some daycares offer bilingual programs for parents that want to immerse their children in multiple languages.
How can I find a daycare near me in San Francisco, CA?
If you are looking for daycare options near you, start several months in advance of when you need care for your child. Care.com has 3131 in San Francisco, CA as of October 2022 and you can filter daycares by distance from San Francisco or your zip code. From there, you can then compare daycare rates, parent reviews, view their specific services, see their hours of operation and contact them through the website for further information or to request an appointment.
What questions should I ask a daycare provider before signing up?
As you visit daycare facilities in San Francisco, CA, you should ask the providers what their hours are so you can be prepared to adjust your schedule for drop-off and pick-up. Ask what items you are responsible for bringing for your child and what items you may be required to provide that will be shared among other children or the daycare staff. Also, make sure to check directly with the business for information about their local licensing and credentials in San Francisco, CA.